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Many fresh candidates and in service teachers in Jammu and Kashmir are confused about JKTET eligibility rules. Some apply again even after qualifying earlier. Some skip the exam and face rejection during recruitment. This guide explains JKTET rules for new applicants and already working teachers.
WHO NEEDS TO APPEAR IN JKTET
Fresh candidates need to qualify JKTET before applying for
• Primary Teacher posts
• Upper Primary Teacher posts
• School Education Department vacancies
Without JKTET qualification your application gets rejected during recruitment.
JKTET RULE FOR IN SERVICE TEACHERS
If you are already working as
• ReT teacher
• Contractual teacher
• Academic arrangement teacher
You still need JKTET qualification for
• Regularization
• Promotion
• Future recruitment under new rules
Teachers without JKTET face difficulty during confirmation or promotion process.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FRESH CANDIDATES
Paper 1
• 12th pass with minimum 50 percent marks
• 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education passed or appearing
Paper 2
• Graduation with minimum 50 percent marks
• B.Ed passed or appearing
Jammu and Kashmir domicile is compulsory.
ELIGIBILITY FOR IN SERVICE TEACHERS
You can apply even if you are already teaching in government school.
You need
• B.Ed or D.El.Ed qualification
• Valid domicile
• Required academic qualification
In service status does not exempt you from JKTET.
AGE LIMIT RULE
Minimum age 18 years.
No upper age limit for appearing in JKTET.
Example
A contractual teacher aged 45 years can still appear in JKTET to become eligible for future recruitment.
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY RULE
JKTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
Earlier validity was 7 years.
You do not need to reappear after qualifying once.
In service teachers can use same certificate for
• Promotion
• Departmental recruitment
• Regular teacher posts
JKTET EXAM PATTERN
Paper 1 for classes 1 to 5
• 150 questions
• 150 marks
• 2.5 hours
• No negative marking
Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8
• 150 questions
• 150 marks
• 2.5 hours
• No negative marking
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
General category needs 60 percent.
SC ST RBA ALC IB category needs 55 percent.
Example
General category needs 90 marks out of 150.
Reserved category needs 82 marks out of 150.
WHEN IN SERVICE TEACHERS GET REJECTED
During document verification due to
• No JKTET certificate
• Mismatch in name or date of birth
• Invalid category certificate
• Degree from unrecognized institute
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED DURING RECRUITMENT
• Domicile certificate
• Academic marksheets
• B.Ed or D.El.Ed certificate
• JKTET certificate
• Category certificate
• Identity proof
IMPORTANT RULES
• JKTET is compulsory for fresh and in service teachers
• Passing JKTET does not guarantee job
• You can appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
• No interview in JKTET exam
Fresh candidates and in service teachers must qualify JKTET to avoid rejection during teacher recruitment or promotion in Jammu and Kashmir government schools. One time qualification gives lifetime eligibility for future teaching posts.
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Is JKTET required for promotion of already working teachers
Yes. Teachers without JKTET may face rejection during departmental promotion process.
Can a teacher above 40 years apply for JKTET
Yes. There is no upper age limit for appearing in JKTET exam.
Do I need to appear again after qualifying JKTET once
No. JKTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
Is B.Ed compulsory for Paper 1
No. Diploma in Elementary Education is required for Paper 1 eligibility.
Can final year B.Ed students apply for JKTET
Yes. Final year candidates can apply but need to submit certificate during recruitment.